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Govt spent barely 40% of Budget on biggest schemes in 9 months
Government has spent just a little more than 40% of the budgeted amount in its biggest schemes in the first three quarters of the current fiscal and expects to spend less than 75% by the end of the year. Read More
Ahead of Macron’s visit, DAC likely to meet next week to approve deal for 114 Rafales
Rafale jet
NEW DELHI: Ahead of French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to India for the Artificial Intelligence Summit from Feb 18 to 20, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by defence minister Rajnath Singh, is schedul Read More
India, US discuss ways to boost collaboration in critical, emerging defence tech
NEW DELHI: India and the US have discussed ways to strengthen collaboration in “critical and emerging defence technologies” to meet the evolving requirements at a key meeting hosted here, officials said. Read More
Over 1.7 crore tourists, including 36,000 foreigners, visited J&K in 2025: Govt
JAMMU: Over 1.7 crore tourists visited Jammu & Kashmir in 2025, including over 36,000 foreign visitors, the govt informed the assembly on Saturday. Read More
Amit Shah review progress of development projects, reaffirms Modi govt’s commitment to building prosperous J&K
Amit Shah
JAMMU: Under PM Narendra Modi’s leadership, Govt of India (GoI) remains firmly committed to the vision of building a developed and prosperous Jammu and Kashmir, Union home minister Amit Shah said at a high-level meeting Read More
Vinod Khanna meditated naked at chowpatty, was Osho’s garderner
Vinod Khanna was at the peak of his career when he left movies decided to follow a spiritual path, leaving everyone shocked. He followed spiritual guru Osho and join his commune, first in India and later in Oregon, US. Read More
Court declines plea to stall release of Shahid Kapoor O’Romeo
Vishal Bhardwaj’s upcoming film ‘O Romeo’, starring Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri in the lead, has scored a major legal win ahead of its release. Read More
Big B reacts to being called ‘third-rate’ actor
Amitabh Bachchan recently expressed his joy and pride over India’s commanding triumph at the U19 Cricket World Cup, where the Ayush Mhatre-led team secured a record sixth title. Read More
Arijit, Aamir accused of entering a West Bengal college without permission
Aamir Khan was recently seen visiting Arijit Singh at his home in West Bengal after the singer announced his retirement from playback singing. Read More
Quote of the day by Samuel L. Jackson
Samuel L. Jackson, a name synonymous with resilience, carved his path to Hollywood stardom through sheer grit and unwavering ambition. Read More
Big Relief For Senior Citizens: New Tax, Financial & Healthcare Benefits Explained
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The government continues to roll out new schemes and benefits for senior citizens in India — those aged 60 years and above, aimed at improving financial security, heal Read More
India-EU FTA Seen Enhancing Market Access For Auto, Component Makers
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The India-EU deal is expected to reshape competitive dynamics and market access on both sides while providing better access to European markets for Indian auto and component Read More
RBI May Ease Norms For Smaller NBFCs, Scrap Branch Approval For Gold Loan Firms
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Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Friday proposed exempting smaller NBFCs, those with assets under Rs 1,000 crore and no public funds, from mandatory registration, ci Read More
Rupee Falls 36 Paise To 90.70 Amid US-Iran Tensions, Rising Crude
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The rupee declined 36 paise to settle at 90. Read More
Dalal Street Closes In Green Post MPC As Sensex Rises Over 200 Points, Nifty Tests 25,674
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The Indian benchmark indices closed higher on Friday as the Sensex increased over 200 points to close at 83,526 and the Nifty ended 25,674 rising 31 points, at 3:30 PM. Read More
SA Forest Adventures’ K3 zipline gains traction among Indian travellers as a signature South African experience
SA Forest Adventures has reported growing enthusiasm from Indian travellers for K3, the world’s longest zipline, located near Caledon, Western Cape. Read More
Six Senses Fort Barwara launches first transformative Lunar Healing Retreat
Six Senses Fort Barwara has introduced its first-ever Lunar Healing Retreat, an immersive full-day wellness journey designed to align guests with the moon’s natural rhythms. Read More
Heavy snowfall halts trekking on five high-altitude routes in Nepal’s Mustang area
Trekkers in Nepal’s Mustang area have been advised not to use five popular high-altitude trekking routes that connect the district with neighbouring areas, citing heavy snowfall, officials said. Read More
Disney Cruise Line to debut fireworks show narrated by Shah Rukh Khan
Disney Cruise Line will introduce an all-new fireworks show, The Lion King: Celebration in the Sky, narrated by actor Shah Rukh Khan. Read More
StarDream Cruises showcases India’s spirit of togetherness through new brand films
StarDream Cruises has unveiled two new brand films that encapsulate its growing resonance with Indian travellers and its focus on meaningful, experience-led cruising. Read More
Govt spent barely 40% of Budget on biggest schemes in 9 months
Government has spent just a little more than 40% of the budgeted amount in its biggest schemes in the first three quarters of the current fiscal and expects to spend less than 75% by the end of the year. Read More
Ahead of Macron’s visit, DAC likely to meet next week to approve deal for 114 Rafales
Rafale jet
NEW DELHI: Ahead of French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to India for the Artificial Intelligence Summit from Feb 18 to 20, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by defence minister Rajnath Singh, is schedul Read More
India, US discuss ways to boost collaboration in critical, emerging defence tech
NEW DELHI: India and the US have discussed ways to strengthen collaboration in “critical and emerging defence technologies” to meet the evolving requirements at a key meeting hosted here, officials said. Read More
Over 1.7 crore tourists, including 36,000 foreigners, visited J&K in 2025: Govt
JAMMU: Over 1.7 crore tourists visited Jammu & Kashmir in 2025, including over 36,000 foreign visitors, the govt informed the assembly on Saturday. Read More
Amit Shah review progress of development projects, reaffirms Modi govt’s commitment to building prosperous J&K
Amit Shah
JAMMU: Under PM Narendra Modi’s leadership, Govt of India (GoI) remains firmly committed to the vision of building a developed and prosperous Jammu and Kashmir, Union home minister Amit Shah said at a high-level meeting Read More
Vinod Khanna meditated naked at chowpatty, was Osho’s garderner
Vinod Khanna was at the peak of his career when he left movies decided to follow a spiritual path, leaving everyone shocked. He followed spiritual guru Osho and join his commune, first in India and later in Oregon, US. Read More
Court declines plea to stall release of Shahid Kapoor O’Romeo
Vishal Bhardwaj’s upcoming film ‘O Romeo’, starring Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri in the lead, has scored a major legal win ahead of its release. Read More
Big B reacts to being called ‘third-rate’ actor
Amitabh Bachchan recently expressed his joy and pride over India’s commanding triumph at the U19 Cricket World Cup, where the Ayush Mhatre-led team secured a record sixth title. Read More
Arijit, Aamir accused of entering a West Bengal college without permission
Aamir Khan was recently seen visiting Arijit Singh at his home in West Bengal after the singer announced his retirement from playback singing. Read More
Quote of the day by Samuel L. Jackson
Samuel L. Jackson, a name synonymous with resilience, carved his path to Hollywood stardom through sheer grit and unwavering ambition. Read More
Big Relief For Senior Citizens: New Tax, Financial & Healthcare Benefits Explained
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
The government continues to roll out new schemes and benefits for senior citizens in India — those aged 60 years and above, aimed at improving financial security, heal Read More
India-EU FTA Seen Enhancing Market Access For Auto, Component Makers
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
The India-EU deal is expected to reshape competitive dynamics and market access on both sides while providing better access to European markets for Indian auto and component Read More
RBI May Ease Norms For Smaller NBFCs, Scrap Branch Approval For Gold Loan Firms
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Friday proposed exempting smaller NBFCs, those with assets under Rs 1,000 crore and no public funds, from mandatory registration, ci Read More
Rupee Falls 36 Paise To 90.70 Amid US-Iran Tensions, Rising Crude
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
The rupee declined 36 paise to settle at 90. Read More
Dalal Street Closes In Green Post MPC As Sensex Rises Over 200 Points, Nifty Tests 25,674
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
The Indian benchmark indices closed higher on Friday as the Sensex increased over 200 points to close at 83,526 and the Nifty ended 25,674 rising 31 points, at 3:30 PM. Read More
SA Forest Adventures’ K3 zipline gains traction among Indian travellers as a signature South African experience
SA Forest Adventures has reported growing enthusiasm from Indian travellers for K3, the world’s longest zipline, located near Caledon, Western Cape. Read More
Six Senses Fort Barwara launches first transformative Lunar Healing Retreat
Six Senses Fort Barwara has introduced its first-ever Lunar Healing Retreat, an immersive full-day wellness journey designed to align guests with the moon’s natural rhythms. Read More
Heavy snowfall halts trekking on five high-altitude routes in Nepal’s Mustang area
Trekkers in Nepal’s Mustang area have been advised not to use five popular high-altitude trekking routes that connect the district with neighbouring areas, citing heavy snowfall, officials said. Read More
Disney Cruise Line to debut fireworks show narrated by Shah Rukh Khan
Disney Cruise Line will introduce an all-new fireworks show, The Lion King: Celebration in the Sky, narrated by actor Shah Rukh Khan. Read More
StarDream Cruises showcases India’s spirit of togetherness through new brand films
StarDream Cruises has unveiled two new brand films that encapsulate its growing resonance with Indian travellers and its focus on meaningful, experience-led cruising. Read More
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‘Mixed emotions’: Team USA skier Hunter Hess says wearing the flag doesn’t mean backing all US policies, sparks Olympic boycott calls
Freestyle skier Hunter Hess on Friday said that wearing the American flag did not mean he backed everything “going on” in the US. Read More
Twitch star Emiru shares thoughts on female streamers copying her style
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Twitch streamer Emiru, popular for her content involving cosplay and gaming, has been in recent news due to her comments regarding other Twitch streamers who share similar looks and fashion sense to her. Read More
Twitch streamer Bisscute hospitalized after katana accident on live stream
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Twitch streamer Bisscute was rushed to the emergency room for a serious hand injury she sustained during a live Twitch stream. Read More
Govt spent barely 40% of Budget on biggest schemes in 9 months
Government has spent just a little more than 40% of the budgeted amount in its biggest schemes in the first three quarters of the current fiscal and expects to spend less than 75% by the end of the year. Read More
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